The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 200 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. VW Passat 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12)
€ 37,900
€ 32,400
€ 37,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 200 BlueEFFICIENCY is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.2 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and an inch lower than the VW Passat 1.8 TSI.
Mercedes C 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
56.9
69.7
79.1
57.9
71.7
81.2
69.7 in
Width
71.7 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
56.9 in
Height
57.9 in
108.7
180.6
106.8
187.8
180.6 in
Length
187.8 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3344 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
26 lb
0.78 %
General
Mercedes C 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
W204
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Series
M 271.950
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
181 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes C 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
181 hp
158 hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
199 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
199 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Performance
Mercedes C 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
146 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
▶ REPLAY
18.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.16 lb/hp
Mercedes C 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
18.33 lb/hp
21.16 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mercedes C 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
37 mpg
34 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
27 mpg
city
25 mpg
46 mpg
highway
43 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
573 mi
Range
621 mi
Mercedes C 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
573 mi
621 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
121.2 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
132.6 kWh
Mercedes C 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
121.2 kWh
132.6 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
